1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 312 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Austin | Wartburg |
Model | A 99 | 312 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 43 L |